by Nicole Civita | Jun 19, 2018
When FDA modernized the nutrition labeling rules in 2016, it also changed how dietary fiber is calculated. The new rule on dietary fiber raised the bar by requiring that ingredients used for fiber fortification in processed foods have at least one FDA-recognized human...
by Nicole Civita | Jun 19, 2018
As anticipated, the FDA has formally extended the timeline for compliance with its new rules regarding Nutrition Facts and Serving Sizes. Manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual sales have until January 1, 2020 to comply. All other manufacturers get an...
by Nicole Civita | May 11, 2018
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released its proposed rule for a National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (“NBFDS”). When finalized, this rule will create a nationwide labeling requirement for foods containing...
by Nicole Civita | Oct 3, 2017
Back in June, we reported that the FDA had suspended the implementation of the new Nutrition Facts label & serving size rules, which had been finalized during the Obama administration. At the time, FDA did not provide any indication of whether or when it would...
by Lauren Handel | Jun 16, 2017
by Nicole Civita This week the FDA indefinitely delayed the deadline for implementation of the new Nutrition Facts label rules. FDA said it will release more details about the extension in the Federal Register. Since 2014, the Food and Drug Administration has been...
by Lauren Handel | Jul 14, 2016
It appears that Vermont’s GMO labeling law, which took effect just two weeks ago, is largely dead. Congress has passed GMO labeling legislation and, apparently, the President intends to sign it. Here are my initial thoughts on the bill, which you can read for...
